Finding gifts that your children will love opening on Christmas morning is an easy task thanks to the hundreds of toy commercials that play on repeat during the run up to the holidays. However, choosing a gift that your child won’t become bored of and discard before dinner can be more of a challenge. Here are 10 gift ideas that will keep your kids happy for years.
1. Pillow Pet
Similar to the hugely popular Pillow Pets, this service prints a copy of your child’s artwork directly onto a pillow to create a wonderful keepsake. Ask your child to design their own Pillow Pal, and then upload their artwork to the website at www.getpillowpals.com.
2. 3D Printer
3. Horsey bicycle
Photo: designboom.com
The horsey bicycle is the perfect gift for every little girl that ever dreamed of getting a pony for Christmas. Designed by Eungi Kim and shortlisted for the 2010 Designboom competition, the horsey bicycle is an attachment that fits onto a regular bike that looks as though the rider is sitting on their very own stallion. It is not available for purchase just yet, but you could always have a go at creating your own.
4. A knitted snowflake sweater
There are many free knitting patterns online, but I think a knitted snowflake sweater is the most beautiful one. Plus, it’s a great budget-friendly Christmas gift.
5. Literature
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6. Hobbit Playhouse
Photo: Richard Elzey
Wendy houses are still awesome toys for kids, but a Hobbit’s house will certainly score you more points. Wooden Wonders offer a spectacular Hobbit’s den complete with wooden interior that your children will adore. From $1500, they are slightly expensive, but at least it’ll get your kids playing outside.
7. Personalized books
8. The Thing
Photo: thethingquarterly.com
The Thing is an excellent gift for older children and particularly those enrolled in art school. For a yearly subscription fee, your child will receive a mystery work of art every three months designed by artists such as Ben Marcus, Mike Mills and James Franco.
Previous things include pillows, shower curtains, clocks and cutting boards. You can order a subscription at thethingquarterly.com
9. Selfie Toaster
Photo: burntimpressions.com
If your kid enjoys taking selfies and uploading them onto Facebook, then a novelty toaster that burns their face onto toast may be just the thing for them. Burnt Impressions is an American company that offer the novelty toasters for just $69. You only need to upload a clear photo to their website and they take care of the rest.
10. The Sbyke
Photo: amazon.com
The Sbyke is the perfect gift for the child that has everything. A cross between a bike and a scooter, the Sbyke may look weird at first but enables your child (or possibly you) to perform amazing tricks and jumps once they get the hang of it. The Sbyke is available on Amazon.
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Rather than spending hundreds on the latest toy crazes, purchasing one or two quality gifts will keep your child happy and entertained for much longer. Thanks to the Internet, Christmas shopping is no longer a difficult task as almost every item is available online. Just be sure to order your gifts well in advance to avoid disappointment on Christmas morning.1